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And while the elder is credited with making the party appealing to mainstream voters and moving away from its radical stance on issues such as Islam and immigration, the younger Le Pen continues to take a hard-line on such issues.

She added her niece “probably” lacked experience for the cabinet.

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The 27-year-old has been ruled out of any ministerial post if Ms Le Pen wins

But Ms Le Pen did not criticise President Hollande for awarding his partner, Ségolène Royal, with the environment portfolio.

And in a veiled dig, Ms Le Pen said Ms Royal has earned her appointment from “her own political career”.

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Voters goes to the polls on April 23

Marine Le Pen is consistently topping opinion polls, with predictions she will win the first round of voting, but losing out to Emmanuel Macron in the second round of voting.